My first LHC hairyversary with pics!

[Federica]

It has been one year since I joined this great community, and learnt a lot.
When I came here the first time I was lost, depressed and discouraged from a bleach disaster happened in 2011, which destroyed my once classic lenght hair and made it fall out in pieces.
This was the condition of my hair, after chopping 3/4 of it in a layered mbl cut.

http://i.imgur.com/8GM4e6ol.jpg

Between 2011 and 2013 I tried to grow it out, but the damage was so severe that my hair wasn't gaining any lenght because it was breaking everywhere and I've had some 4-5cm chops.

In 2013, when I joined the LHC, my hair was in a better shape. Still not growing much, because of the last few inches of chemical damage, but recovering.
I decided to even the hemline, and possibly get a blunt cut, so I started to microtrim the ends and let grow all the shorter locks.
This is how my hair looked like one year ago, and my hair today.

http://i.imgur.com/bfWs6j7l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QZ0rxywl.jpg

I haven't had an impressive growth, but I trimmed at least 10 cm during the year.
I hope to slow down the trims now, and get to TBL in one year. My ultimate goal is Classic/fingertip.
I wash my hair once a week with an organic shampoo, only the roots, then I double condition (WCC has been a huge revelation for my hair!), air-dry, comb, put it up in a braid or bun and leave it alone.
Sometimes my ends (especially the front bangs that I'm growing out) get very dry, so I spray it with a tiny bit of water and oil it. This makes my end softer and defines my natural wave pattern.
I found some very precious advice here, and warm, friendly people!
I can't wait for my next hairyversary with you all!

[Vanilla]

Congrats on your first hairiversary! Your hair looks beautiful; so shiny!

[fiðrildi]

Your hair is so beautiful, and it's looking healthy and strong :) I can't wait to see the pictures of your next hairyversary, congrats! :toast:

[Winter Fox]

Congrats your hair looks amazing! :D

[Federica]

Thank you so much Vanilla, fiðrildi and Winter Fox!

[jacqueline101]

Your hair looks great. It's made a lot of good progress, it's stronger and healthier looking. I hope you reach your next goal. Happy anniversary.

[AlKhazzaR]

Ends looks so thick and healthy! Beautiful hair :)

[Chiaroscuro]

Your hair looks great. It's made a lot of good progress, it's stronger and healthier looking. I hope you reach your next goal. Happy anniversary.

Ditto. Thanks for being here and sharing!

[browneyedsusan]

Wow! It looks much thicker and nicer!
Great work! :thumbsup:

[EarthArtist]

Congratulations! Your hair is lovely. I'm hoping for similar results with my chemically damaged hair.

I love your color. Is it henna??

[Selkie-]

Beautiful - your hair looks so much fuller! :)

[Skade]

Congratulations! :cake: Your hair looks lovely! So healthy and thick! And I´m curious to see that tattoo that´s hiding underneath :) It´s a tree right? How far up does it go?

[lapushka]

Lookin' great, and I'm glad WCC is working for you! :D

[Federica]

Thank you all Jacqueline, AlKhazzaR, Chiaroscuro (are you italian?), browneyedsusan, EarthArtist, Selkie and Skade!


I love your color. Is it henna??
I dye my roots every other month with a deposit only dark brown, a little darker than my natural colour, and make some henna glosses inbetween.
In sunlight it looks much more auburn.


I´m curious to see that tattoo that´s hiding underneath It´s a tree right? How far up does it go?
Here it is :) :

http://i.imgur.com/xumoiFIl.jpg

[Federica]

Thank you Lapushka! I'm so grateful to you for the WCC!

[Madora]

:thud:Federica! Holy Cow! What marvels you have wrought! Way to go! Your hair looks fabulous! Congrats!

[lapushka]

Thank you Lapushka! I'm so grateful to you for the WCC!

No worries! :flower:

[Lady Mary]

Congrats, what beautiful hair!

[Fufu]

beautiful hair :)

Happy Hair Anniversary

[nikolette]

It has been one year since I joined this great community, and learnt a lot.
When I came here the first time I was lost, depressed and discouraged from a bleach disaster happened in 2011, which destroyed my once classic lenght hair and made it fall out in pieces.
This was the condition of my hair, after chopping 3/4 of it in a layered mbl cut.

http://i.imgur.com/8GM4e6ol.jpg

Between 2011 and 2013 I tried to grow it out, but the damage was so severe that my hair wasn't gaining any lenght because it was breaking everywhere and I've had some 4-5cm chops.

In 2013, when I joined the LHC, my hair was in a better shape. Still not growing much, because of the last few inches of chemical damage, but recovering.
I decided to even the hemline, and possibly get a blunt cut, so I started to microtrim the ends and let grow all the shorter locks.
This is how my hair looked like one year ago, and my hair today.

http://i.imgur.com/bfWs6j7l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QZ0rxywl.jpg

I haven't had an impressive growth, but I trimmed at least 10 cm during the year.
I hope to slow down the trims now, and get to TBL in one year. My ultimate goal is Classic/fingertip.
I wash my hair once a week with an organic shampoo, only the roots, then I double condition (WCC has been a huge revelation for my hair!), air-dry, comb, put it up in a braid or bun and leave it alone.
Sometimes my ends (especially the front bangs that I'm growing out) get very dry, so I spray it with a tiny bit of water and oil it. This makes my end softer and defines my natural wave pattern.
I found some very precious advice here, and warm, friendly people!
I can't wait for my next hairyversary with you all!

:crush: your hair looks beautiful!!!!!!!!!

[Savvyhorsez]

Congrats, your progress is great!

[UniqueWabbit]

It has been one year since I joined this great community, and learnt a lot.
When I came here the first time I was lost, depressed and discouraged from a bleach disaster happened in 2011, which destroyed my once classic lenght hair and made it fall out in pieces.
This was the condition of my hair, after chopping 3/4 of it in a layered mbl cut.

http://i.imgur.com/8GM4e6ol.jpg



Between 2011 and 2013 I tried to grow it out, but the damage was so severe that my hair wasn't gaining any lenght because it was breaking everywhere and I've had some 4-5cm chops.

In 2013, when I joined the LHC, my hair was in a better shape. Still not growing much, because of the last few inches of chemical damage, but recovering.
I decided to even the hemline, and possibly get a blunt cut, so I started to microtrim the ends and let grow all the shorter locks.
This is how my hair looked like one year ago, and my hair today.

http://i.imgur.com/bfWs6j7l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QZ0rxywl.jpg

I haven't had an impressive growth, but I trimmed at least 10 cm during the year.
I hope to slow down the trims now, and get to TBL in one year. My ultimate goal is Classic/fingertip.
I wash my hair once a week with an organic shampoo, only the roots, then I double condition (WCC has been a huge revelation for my hair!), air-dry, comb, put it up in a braid or bun and leave it alone.
Sometimes my ends (especially the front bangs that I'm growing out) get very dry, so I spray it with a tiny bit of water and oil it. This makes my end softer and defines my natural wave pattern.
I found some very precious advice here, and warm, friendly people!
I can't wait for my next hairyversary with you all!

Congrats! It looks really good now! Hope for us fools who have to start over out here, thanks for posting!

[UniqueWabbit]

By the way, what shampoo is it that you use? I can't edit so had to make another post. I forgot to ask in the first one.

[DreamSheep]

Wow! Your hair is beautiful Federica :D And love the tattoo as well!

[hanne jensen]

Your hair is in so much better condition! Congratulations on your progress.

[RapunzelKat]

Congrats on your anniversary! :cheer: You have beautiful hair, and you've made such great progress in improving the condition! :applause
Happy continued growing! :D

[Rushli]

Looks gorgeous and thick!

[martyna_22]

I agree with all the posters above - your hair looks fabulous! It is just so amazing! Congratulations! :crush:

[Federica]

Thank you all so much, ladies!
Your comments really made my day!

Now I'using a Lush shampoo, but I like to swich it often.

[FallingDarkness]

You hair is gorgeous, and the transformation that it's taken since you joined the LHC is amazing. It looks so thick and healthy and shiny, and I love your waves. Congrats on your one year landmark!!! And congrats on healthy hair :P

[DweamGoiL]

Lengthwise, yes, there wasn't an amazing result, but your hair is way more thick :) Looks great...congrats!

[jacqueline101]

Ditto. Thanks for being here and sharing!

You're very kind to say that.

[kitana97]

Your hair looks so soft and quite full! Great job on restoring your hair :)

And that tattoo looks amazing. I really like tree tats.

[Beezle]

So impressive. Thick and healthy. Congratulations on your great transformation.

[GetMeToWaist]

Gorgeous!! I wish mine would look like that ^_^

[urs]

Wow, your hair made beautiful progress and looks fantabulistically gorgeous.

[Federica]

Thank you all so much! So encouraging!

[Stiria]

Congratulations! Your hair is beautiful:blossom: And I love Your tattoo:D

[Chiaroscuro]

Thank you all Jacqueline, AlKhazzaR, Chiaroscuro (are you italian?), browneyedsusan, EarthArtist, Selkie and Skade!

No, I'm from the USA. Are you Italian? Is that an Italian beach? Wow--what beautiful artwork on your back. 'Chiaroscuro' just exemplifies the intense lights and darks of my life. Ciao, Bella!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I can't see the photos!

[Santi]

Beautiful hair, Federica! Thanks for sharing your experience & pics.

[Chiaroscuro]

Thank you all Jacqueline, AlKhazzaR, Chiaroscuro (are you italian?), browneyedsusan, EarthArtist, Selkie and Skade!


I dye my roots every other month with a deposit only dark brown, a little darker than my natural colour, and make some henna glosses inbetween.
In sunlight it looks much more auburn.


Here it is :) :

http://i.imgur.com/xumoiFIl.jpg

No, I'm from the USA. Are you Italian? Is that an Italian beach? Wow--what beautiful artwork on your back. 'Chiaroscuro' just exemplifies the intense lights and darks of my life. Ciao, Bella!

Sarahlabyrinth: SORRY! Here is the picture.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I still can't see it! :(

[Federica]

How's that possible, Sarahlabyrinth? I posted the pictures URLs I took on Imgur, and it always worked.
Is there another way to post pictures so you can surely see them?
I would try to post them directly from my computer, but I don't know how, can you help me?



Chiaroscuro, yes, I'm italian and that's an italian beach, Rimini, but it's not a beautiful beach. If you ever plan to visit the italian seaside I warmly suggest you to come to Sardinia, which has really breathtaking landscapes and an emerald transparent sea.

[Stray_mind]

Woow. I have a hair envy. Soo pretty :) Congratulations!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I am not very technically minded, I upload mine from Photobucket, don't know about other ways of doing it I'm afraid....

[Federica]

I hope someone skilled jump here to show us the way...
I just posted on the FB group the same pictures, so if you're also in it maybe you could see them there! :(

[neko_kawaii]

Sarahlabyrinth, do you by any chance have adblock on? I noticed that when I had it on it blocked seemingly random pictures on LHC (and I had to turn it off because not seeing pictures is more annoying than the ads).

ETA: Wait, I came here to look at Federica's pictures! Your hair is lovely and your tattoo awesome!

[Johannah]

Your hair look sooo much better! And definitely thicker! Congrats! :blossom:

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Sarahlabyrinth, do you by any chance have adblock on? I noticed that when I had it on it blocked seemingly random pictures on LHC (and I had to turn it off because not seeing pictures is more annoying than the ads).

ETA: Wait, I came here to look at Federica's pictures! Your hair is lovely and your tattoo awesome!

Federica, I am not on Facebook. Neko, I don't know how to check if I have adblocker on. I do get ads on LHC though...